Description

The Complete Keyboard Player series will teach you everything you need to know to get the most out of your electronic keyboard, in a fraction of the time it takes to learn a conventional instrument. Based on popular songs and with easy-to-follow text and diagrams, this excellent course assumes no prior knowledge of keyboards or music. Book one contains:

Jo

Thatcham
Private piano/keyboard teacher

Good Points+

This is an excellent starter book for those who want to learn to play the keyboard. I've used it for my pupils for a number of years, and it seems to work for any age from 8 to 78! There is a good assortment of tunes, and the left hand chord accompaniments are built up very gradually.

Bad Points−

In the revised edition, the note names and fingering printed on the music are very small and difficult to read. It would be great if these were enlarged in future printings, as in the 1994 edition.

Confirmed purchase:
12 January 2015
Published on:
12 February 2015
9out of 10

Musicroom Reviews

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Use of this book is providing a structure to my musical development, whilst at the same time maintaining my interest with the quality of songs used. I am looking forward to continuing onto the other sections of the course but hard work and practice are still essential for improvement. Anon.

As a complete beginner to the keyboard, this book was really helpful. The song choices are variable to suit everyone. I read music already, but for the ones just starting to read this book puts the musical note letter next to the notes on the manuscript. Very good.Amandajane

This is a classic first book for keyboard players, starts with the very basics and has them playing popular tunes by the end of the book - a great teaching bookSee more reviews by - (ESSINGTON, United Kingdom)

great book, easy to follow, never looked at a music note in my life, till now. book was recommended by my music teacher, really enjoying learning and will certainly order book two when i,m ready. Oh! excellent site and was delivered in 3 days of ordering. ThankyouAnon.

Found the book hard to follow ,altough has some good songs in it still trying to practice but with great difficulty.kez

I found this book easy to follow, although I must say that I did play the piano as a kid many years ago. Was playing tunes within a few minutes. A fairly reasonable selection of tunes.Thin wallet

I found it very well written and easy to understand for a person like myself with no experience playing a keyboard, or any other musical instrument. I can not compare it with other books as this is the only one I have had so I give it four stars.See more reviews byOld Soldier - (Sheffield, United Kingdom)

Thank you so much, arrived so quickly when most of my other orders with other companies took forever. Thank you againbeastie

An excellent starter book, comprehensive and simple to follow.After 3 weeks I can now, read and play some of the songs in this book, with some success!!See more reviews byTerry - (SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom)

This is a comprehensive book for beginners, especially for young and old adults!Anon.

I bought this music book for my grandson who has just been given a keyboard for Christmas. He said it would be very useful to him He is 8 years old.Anon.

Excellent service,good quality book,my daughter started music lessons and needed the book at short notice,delivery was excellent.xAnon.

excellent, easy to followAnon.

I played the keyboard and completed all grades around 10 years ago. I wanted to relearn and this is a great beginners book. It has songs everyone recognises as well, which help gain your confidence as you know the tune. I recommend for real beginners, or people wanting to get back into playing.zoelb

fantastic service from music room. ordered this late Sun evening and delivered tues afternoon. bought for my son who finds the ook easy to use.Anon.

The Book was received in very good condition and quickly. Thank you.

My 9 year old daughter loves the book and has been following the tutorials. She is very dedicated and enjoys the book.Anon.

Excellent for the beginner. I found it very helpful.Dave

In the past I have found it difficult to find material for beginners who are either primary or secondary school age as I felt the tunes were too old, so I think this revised edition is much more attractive to them. Unfortunately, most of my pupils at the moment are retired and so the original book is much more appealing. We're never satisfied!Anon.

I found the book to be rather too concise and would have preferred the book to contain a little more explanation / theory in the initial stages. Anon.

Excellent Book - Clear explanations. Ideal for all agesAnon.

Very pleased with the book, very easy to follow and have just ordered book 2&3. jim